On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness

Title: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness
Series: The Wingfeather Saga: Book 1
Author: Andrew Peterson
Warnings: Violent content. I would recommend this book to kids 8 and older. Also, slightly crude humor (the kind that boys like and girls tolerate)
Storyline: Andventure. Peril. Lost Jewels. And the fearsome Toothy Cows of Skree. Join the three Igiby children as they experience all of these and more in their small town of Glipwood. Janner, the oldest, feels like he must always watch his bothersome little siblings. But, when dangers start threatening their lives and home, Janner begins to realize what it means to protect his family, and to become a man.

This is a well written fantasy book. It contains a nice balance of humor and heaviness. The messages within are important and often overlooked in modern literature. I greatly enjoyed this read!

Because of Winn Dixie

Title: Because of Winn Dixie
Author: Kate DiCamillo
Storyline: After moving with her dad to a small town in Florida, Opal Buloni is trying hard to find friends. When she meets a charming mutt at the Winn Dixie grocery store, exciting things begin. This story covers many topics but has the main message of dealing with your past and moving on to the future.

Warnings: An old lady calls war "hell". I don't really have a problem with it, but parents might beware.

Opal's Dad is a preacher, but the view of God is shallow for the most part. This book can be kind of depressing, dealing with deaths, prison, and divorce. The end is ultimately happy, however. With all books, you have to take the good parts with the bad. For the most part the message is very good. Parents might want to review it if they are skeptical. It was one of my favorite books when I was younger, but some kids might have trouble with it.

Dewey

Title: Dewey
Author: Vicki Myron
Storyline: On a cold morning in January, librarian Vicki Myron found a kitten in the library book drop box. This book goes on to tell how this little kitten changed her life and the life of her town, Spencer Iowa.

Warnings: Two unsavory words and a few parts that are definitely not for children.

I was disappointed in this book. It was a good fast-read for the summer reading program, and it kept my attention, but it seemed to me to be a book that was half about Ms. Myron's depressing life and half about the cat. And even the parts about the cat weren't just as I had hoped. It was interesting, but I wouldn't re-read it.

Beans: A History

Title: Beans: A History
Author: Ken Albala
Description: A not-too-long book on the history of beans. However, I am skeptical on how reliable it is, considering that the author mis-quotes the Bible and adds his own interpretations. It is an entertaining read, but I couldn't finish it. (see warnings below)
Warnings: First, the author mis-quotes the Bible, saying that Absalom was David's brother and that God made Ezekiel eat unclean bread. If you can't even get the Bible straight, how can I trust that your other information was correct?
Second, this book was crude. I know it's about beans, but do you have to talk so much about gas?
Third, I don't feel comfortable saying. 1/3 through the book I closed it for good. If you're an adult, maybe it would be fine, but I don't think anyone should think or talk about those things he mentioned.

Final Advice: Don't read this book. Don't let it's innocent bean jar cover fool you.

A Step Further

Title: A Step Further
Author: Joni Eareckson
Storyline: After her first book, Joni, Joni Eareckson received various letters on how that touched people's lives. In this book (written a few years later) Joni gives helpful advice on suffering. The best part is, it's all grounded in the Bible!

Very good, especially for those suffering or helping someone in suffering.

Joni

Title: Joni
Author: Joni Eareckson
Storyline: After a horrible diving accident, 17 year old Joni learns how to live for Christ while coping with quadriplegia.
Warnings: Brief, but not descriptive adult content. Very good for teaching teenagers about purity. I would suggest this book for ages 14 and older.

I greatly enjoyed this book. I read through it much faster than I usually read through a book. It was amazing to look at the mental, physical, and spiritual battles Joni dealt with, and how, in the end, she finds that the answer is Christ. Very uplifting and well written.

Welcome!

Hello everyone! Welcome to the new Christian book lovers' blog! I've had the idea for years, but have never started one. You see, there are lots of reviewers out there that will tell you about movies and games, but for people who want to read edifying material, there seems to be a shortage of resources. On this blog I will try my best to give a Christ-like view on books that I read. I will separate the books into 3 genres for easier referencing: Fiction, Non-fiction, and Children. If you have anything you want to say, feel free to comment on my posts! Happy Reading!